2 Thessalonians Worksheet - Chapter 3

2 Thessalonians 3     As Paul brings this letter to a conclusion, he asks that they pray for him and his companions. What does he request they pray for specifically? vs. 1 What else do they need pray for? vs. 2 Who does Paul depend on for all their needs? What did he say the Lord would strengthen and protect them from? vs. 3 Who did Paul have confidence in and what was it concerning? vs. 4 What 2 things did Paul pray the Lord would do for the Thessalonians? vs. 5 What did Paul command that they do concerning every brother (fellow Christian) that led an 'unruly' or 'undisciplined' life that was not according to the tradition they had received from them? vs. 6 What example were the Thessalonians to follow? vs. 7 How did Paul's life show a discipline they could imitate? vs.7-9 What did Paul say about those who were not willing to work? vs. 10 Some of the people in the church were leading an undisciplined life doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. (vs.11) What did Paul command these people to do? vs. 12 What did Paul tell them not to grow weary of? vs. 13 Paul said if anyone did not obey the instructions in this letter, they were to take special note of that person and not associate with him. What was the purpose for this? vs. 14 Rather than regard this undisiciplined person as an enemy, how were they to treat him? vs. 15 What did Paul ask "the Lord of Peace" to do for the Thessalonians? vs. 16 Paul wanted them to know that he wrote the greeting with his own hand. He said it was a distinguishing mark in every one of his letters. (vs.17) This was most likely to remind them not to believe a letter unless they saw it with this mark. Remember, they had received a letter that had disturbed them which was his purpose in writing another one to them. What common ending does Paul give in this letter? vs. 18 Think through this chapter and back through the 3 chapters of 2 Thessalonians. What will you remember from this letter and how will it effect your life? Please share and post a prayer if you would like. Prayer Father God, I pray ...

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2 Thessalonians Worksheet - Chapter 2

 

2 Thessalonians 2     What was Paul's concern in regard to the Thessalonians being quickly shaken from their composure? vs. 1,2 What 3 ways did Paul say that they might get a message that the Day of the Lord had come "as if" it came from them? vs. 2 What did Paul tell them would come before the Day of the Lord would come? vs.3 Look up the meaning of apostasy and share what you learn about it. Do you know what he means by "the man of lawlessness, the son of destruction"? vs. 3 What are you told about this man from vs. 3,4 ? List 7 things you learn. What other places in the Bible have you learned of a similar person and/or situation that is to occur in the last days? Share if you know. Paul had told them about these things when he was with them. He said they knew what "restrained" this one from coming until his time. (vs.5,6) Do you have an idea what might be "restraining" him from coming at this time? (just give your thoughts here) Paul said that "the mystery of lawlessness" is already at work, but "he" who now "restrains" will do so until "he" is taken out of the way. (vs.7). .... This could very well be the believers who have the Holy Spirit within them when they are taken up at the rapture or the gathering Paul speaks about in verse 1 of this this chapter. (vs.1)..... Once the "restrainer" is gone, the "lawless" one will be revealed. What will eventually happen to him and when will his end come? vs.8 What characteristics of this "lawless one" does Paul give to us in vs.9,10? Name 5 things. Who he is coming to deceive? vs. 10 Will he be able to deceive anyone who is a believer in Jesus? How do you know from this chapter? Because the unbelievers did not receive "the love of the truth" so as to be "saved" - for this reason - God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false. (vs.11) What purpose does He have in doing this? vs. 12 In contrast, what was Paul always thankful for? vs.13 What characteristics does he give of the believers in Jesus? vs.13 - Name 5 things. Because we were chosen from the beginning for salvation, He has called us through the gospel so that we may gain the "glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." (vs.14) Since this is true, what are we instructed to do? vs. 15 - Name 2 Things How did they receive these instructions that they were to stand firm in? vs. 15 - Name 2 Things According to Paul, what has the Lord done for us? vs. 16 - Name 3 Things What is Paul asking that the Lord Jesus and God the Father do for the hearts of the believers in Thessalonica and of course, for us? vs. 17 - Name 2 Things and how they are to be worked out in our lives. Below are some Scriptures concerning the fact that Christians will be delivered out of the time of tribulation when the antichrist is revealed. Look them up and share what you learn from them: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Revelation 2:7 6 more times this passage says the same thing, “what the Spirit saith unto the churches” -- God is talking to the church, and the very next verse says, Revelation 4:1 . It’s the rapture trumpet! And you don’t find the church anymore in Revelation, other than in heaven at the end! Now, this is interesting. Revelation 13:9 -If any man have an ear, let him hear. Where is the church? Where is the Spirit? Both are in heaven! This is why I’m not looking for tribulation...but for evacuation! Not looking for antichrist but Jesus Christ! Truth settles and relaxes us. It does not disturb and shake up. Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled."(Jn 14:1) Paul said, "Wherefore comfort ye one another with these words."(1Th 4:18 ) 2 Th. 2:17 "Comfort your hearts" 2 Tim 4:8 "Love His appearing." A few comments from me: The Day of The Lord (a day of wrath) will not come before the Rapture (the gathering to the Lord in the air of believers). The antichrist (man of lawlessness and or son of perdition) will not be revealed until the restrainer is taken out of the way. I believe we will not see him 'revealed' although we may have thoughts of who he may be if the Lord allows us to be here in his day. By the time he walks into the newly built Jewish temple and claims to be God and demands to be worshiped, I believe we will be with the Lord and more than likely enjoying the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, etc. before we return to earth with the Lord when He will reign on earth for 1000 years. There is so much more to understand from prophetic books like Daniel and Revelation, but this lesson is to COMFORT US and to let us know that as believers, we can be Encouraged that we will be with the Lord and we are not destined for wrath but for salvation. Praise His Holy Name. What are your summary statements and your prayer today? Prayer Father God, I pray ...

2 Thessalonians Worksheet - Chapter 1

 

2 Thessalonians 1    Who is writing this 2nd letter to the Thessalonians? vs. 1 What is the greeting that is given to them? vs. 2 What are the 2 reasons Paul gives that they ought to always thank God for the church at Thessalonica? vs. 3 Why was Paul and his companions so proud of the Thessalonian church? vs. 4 What was the suffering of the church a plain indiction of? vs. 5 What did the suffering prepare them to receive? vs. 5 How will God's righteous judgment be seen on those who have afflicted us? vs. 6 When will we get relief from our afflictions? vs. 7 What will Jesus and His mighty angels do at His return to earth? vs. 8 What will happen to the unbelievers and those who did not obey the gospel of Jesus when the Lord returns to earth? vs. 9 How is Jesus glorified on that day? vs. 10 Who will marvel when Jesus returns? vs. 10 What did Paul pray for concerning the believers? vs. 11 - Name 3 Things How is it possible that Jesus is glofified in us and we are glorified in Him on that day? vs. 12 Again, what does "grace" mean, and why it is so important to our salvation and eternal destination? Think about this short chapter. Many times we think that God overlooks our suffering or does not deliver us as soon as we hope to be delivered. How does the fact that He will take revenge on those who have harmed us comfort you today? If that bothers you to some degree that the person will suffer God's vengeance, we need to realize that the ones who have harmed you can also ask forgiveness at anytime. God will forgive anyone for anything if they truly repent. He will put their sins in the sea of forgetfulness. Do you have someone to pray for today that you need to forgive and ask that God have mercy on their soul, asking that He put others in their path to share the Gospel with them? Give your summary statements and pray if you like. Prayer Father God, I pray ...